Murray, Kentucky vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 17.4% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $58,713 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Murray, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher